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KINGSWAY & C-REVS – Batista’s Lullaby  

Greetings music fans.

I can’t believe this blog has now been around for almost four months. That is a helluva long time for a blog to remain on the Internet. Wait. Let me clarify that statement: That is a helluva long time for a blog which is written by a disinterested, lazy, no-follow-thru-having, vice-addled, douche bag of senior citizen to remain on the Internet. Huzzah.

But I am not here to brag about the longevity of this digital conduit of great music, somewhat smutty pics, and hilarity; I am here to talk about the weather. Now back when I started this blog I told myself the that I could write about anything. The whole idea was to just draw some attention to the great songs being made here at DDG Records. I did, however, promise myself I would never write about the weather (unless it snows – that’s a big deal here in Vancouver). But the rain has never really gotten to me in all the time I have been out here. But it is starting to get to me now. According to Stats Canada, we are now on our 417th straight day of rain here in Vancouver. 417. I think the gods are telling me it’s time to move this operation south. (Kiefer? Kief?)

Shine on you crazy diamonds.

Jon Raw
owner/operator
DDG Records

posted: May 31, 2001

KINGSWAY – White Rock Wedding Waltz

Greetings music fans.

Shine on you crazy diamonds.

Ring, ring. Phone-it-in-Friday is upon us and your lazy-ass Uncle Jon is taking full advantage. I will, however, take a second to send this ditty out to the lovely Mr. and Mrs. Elliot. Congrats, kids. Your love story is so inspiring, it almost makes me want to get married a fifth time. Almost.

Jon Raw
owner/operator
DDG Records

posted: May 28, 2010

 MAHONEY – Flavourless

Greetings music fans.

You know, your Uncle Jon can’t stand Dwight Howard. He is the fart joke of the NBA – effective in the moment, but far from memorable. But by hanging tough for a couple games against the Celtics, Superman and co. are helping  my scrappy Phoenix Suns secure yet another piece in their championship puzzle. Nobody wants to play against a well-rested Celtic team. Even if the collective age of their starting line-up is over 200. 

Shine on you crazy diamonds.

Jon Raw
owner/operator
DDG Records

posted: May 27, 2010

 THE GREAT OUTDOORS – Summer in the City

Greetings music fans.

Hey, hey. Suns and Lakers are now tied two games a piece. What have I been telling you? Mr. Nash wants it bad, and he knows full well this is likely his last opportunity. Unfortunately, if they do win, his kids will never believe it was actually him. He has had his nose broken so many times this playoffs, when they watch the footage years from now they are are gonna think it was Jerry Cooney running the point in Phoenix whilst sporting a cheap wig. Or perhaps Kelly from the Bad News Bears. Regardless, it is going to be a hard sell for our little Canadian frankenstien. (Ironic, isn’t it? Out of the two, Kobe is the pretty one, yet he is the one who needs to use force with the ladies. What a world.)

Shine on you crazy diamonds.

Jon Raw
owner/operator
DDG Records

...seriously, doc, how does it look?

posted: May 26, 2010

THE GREAT OUTDOORS – Thirty Pieces of Silver

Greetings music fans.

Off to drop my pants for the man again today. No, not the cops. When you get to be my age ‘the man’ is no longer the fuzz. When you are over sixty ‘the man’ is the doctor. Equally frustrating and unjust as the pigs, but the doctors don’t have to pretend to “find” some money in your wallet; they just bill your ass. And the doctors don’t use tasers to deliver the pain; they just stick their fingers into places and get the same effect. I swear they enjoy it just as much though.

So I will go through an hour of tests and exams and the man will say, “Stop drinking. Stop smoking. Stop stressing.” And I will lie and say, “Sure thing, doc.” And then I will ask if they know what exactly is wrong with me and they will say they don’t yet, but they will get to the bottom of it soon. (i.e. During my autopsy.)

Gettting old really licks. Jimi, Janis and Jim really might have been on something.

Shine on you crazy diamonds.

Jon Raw
owner/operator
DDG Records

posted: May 25, 2010

MAHONEY – Delivery  …

Greetings music fans.

It’s phone-it-in Fridays so, you know. I will, however, take the time to tell this piece of uplifting medical news: I think the last of the MDA from my Vegas trip has finally dislodged itself from the base of my spine. And the blurry vision in my right eye has also subsided. Looks like I am ready for another trip to sin city in, say, about three hours. Okay? Okay. See you at the gate (to hell).

Shine on you crazy diamonds.

Jon Raw
owner/operator
DDG Records

posted: May 21, 2010